Program Overview
Students develop analytical skills through modules covering topics like European integration and global health, preparing them for careers in international organizations, NGOs, government, and the private sector. The program features renowned guest speakers and offers a flexible duration of 15 or 18 months.
Program Outline
The program emphasizes the analysis of significant 21st-century issues, including factors influencing states going to war, reasons for state weakness, and mechanisms for maintaining global order. The program's objective is to equip students with advanced knowledge of the modern world, including the interactions between states, regions, and international organizations. Students will develop research and policy analysis skills through a range of methods and methodologies. The program's curriculum includes a variety of core and optional modules, such as Britain and European Integration, Global Health, and International Trade Theory and Practice. These modules contribute to the development of subject-specific knowledge and professional skills essential for careers in international relations. The program is designed for individuals seeking careers in international environments where knowledge of international issues is crucial. It prepares students for senior roles in private and public organizations, enabling them to influence major decisions. Previous graduates have secured positions with the European Union, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, and local government organizations in Leicester.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers in various fields related to international relations, including:
- International Organizations: European Union, UN agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Local Government Organizations
- Private and Public Organizations where knowledge of international issues is essential.
Other:
- The program includes input from high-profile visiting scholars and academic staff. Previous guest speakers have included Alan Charlton, former UK Ambassador to Brazil, and former Members of US Congress Martin Frost and Phil Gingrey.
- The program offers a Pre-Master's program to prepare students for the UK, EU, or US study system.
- The program is offered over 15 or 18 months, depending on the chosen pathway.
- The program starts in September.
